“In the animal world. Homeland must know the heroes in the face.”

On November 13, 2014 by Tim Newman
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So. I just found a video of some youngsters in the Russian city of Perm vandalising a lift in an apartment block in the Russian town of Perm. The title I’ve used: “In the animal world....

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Notes On Duck Herding Throughout The World

On November 9, 2014 by Tim Newman
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That’s right, you heard me – duck herding. This article started out as a showcase for a video which features a Russian farmer shouting at ducks, who, in turn, obey his commands. The video itself is...

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Walter Potter’s Strange Taxidermy

On November 7, 2014 by Tim Newman
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If you ask me (and most other people on this planet) taxidermy is all strange. It is a bit odd stuffing corpses for a hobby, but like I always say – whatever. If...

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Should People Have The Right To Carry Guns?

On September 20, 2014 by Tim Newman
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I reckon what would be best is if we all just chilled out a bit; but I realise, as do we all, that a global “chilling out” is not particularly likely to happen. Humans get aggro,...

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Thailand’s Incredible White Temple

On September 14, 2014 by Tim Newman
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When people say that something is jaw-dropping, it rarely is. But when I saw pictures of the White Temple in Chiang Rai, Thailand I genuinely did stare with my jaw agape. The temple was...

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The Global Selfie Project #6

On September 11, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Here’s your sixth installment of the Global Selfie Project where we stare at people from around the world. My premise is simple, I wanted to collect a selfie taken in every country, I’ve almost managed it… I’ve...

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Awesome Photos From Russia With Love: Part E

On September 7, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Just some funny pictures from Russia. That is all. If you had a nice time looking at those, here’s some of the others… AWESOME PHOTOS FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE PART A AWESOME PHOTOS...

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Nitt Witt Ridge: A Poor Man’s Castle

On September 6, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Here’s a fine example of human ingenuity. If you give someone enough time and resources they’ll come up with something impressive. Nitt Witt Ridge is the name given to a ramshackle piece of...

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The Global Selfie Project #5

On August 25, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Here’s your fifth installment of the Global Selfie Project where we stare at people from around the world. The premise is simple, I wanted to collate a selfie from every country in the world,...

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Awesome Photos From Russia With Love (Part D)

On August 22, 2014 by Tim Newman
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Welcome to another installment of majestically Russian photography. As ever it’s a mixed bag from the length and breadth of the greatest nation on earth. They’re all stolen from genuinely Russian websites and...

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